Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.2 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.4 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 2.7 cm
Weight 4.28 g 8 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Colour - Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection IPX4 Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 17 Ohm
Diaphragm - 6.88 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Omni-directional
Microphones Included 2 6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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